Core 2 Duo - 1333GHz FSB

[MRG]

Greetings all,

Got some old(er) news here that i'm sure everyone is by now aware of. Keep in mind, when you go to look for a mobo that will fit that new Core 2 Duo you are looking at, make sure you check the C2D's FSB. Read below why.

Intel?s latest roadmap outlines plans for Conroe?s 2007 refresh. The upcoming refresh of Intel?s Core 2 Duo processor will arrive at the same time as the upcoming Bearlake 3 series of chipsets. This will be the first time Intel has refreshed its recently released Conroe architecture. The refresh is quite minor this time around. Nevertheless the Conroe refresh raises the front-side bus up to 1333 MHz and adds Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

("TXT" - Makes Viruses & Malicious Software a thing of the past)

Intel Conroe Refresh
E6850 3.00 GHz 1333 MHz 4MB
E6800 2.93 GHz 1066 MHz 4MB
E6750 2.66 GHz 1333 MHz 4MB
E6650 2.33 GHz 1333 MHz 4MB

Three refreshed models will debut with the upcoming Bearlake 3 series chipsets. These models include the Core 2 Duo E6850, E6750 and E6650 clocked at 3 GHz, 2.66 GHz and 2.33 MHz respectively. At this point in time it doesn?t appear Intel has any plans for its Core 2 Extreme lineup, in terms of dual-core processors that is. Kentsfield Core 2 Extreme QX6700 will remain as Intel?s flag-ship enthusiast product.

In addition to the refreshed Conroe Core 2 Duo lineup, Intel will release one more 1066 MHz front-side bus endowed Core 2 Duo product. The upcoming Core 2 Duo E6800 will arrive clocked at 2.93 GHz?similar to Intel?s Core 2 Extreme X6800. The processor is expected to be Intel?s flagship processor for mainstream segments. Aside from the locked multiplier, the Core 2 Duo E6800 is identical to the Core 2 Extreme X6800.

Newegg is carrying motherboards with support for the new FSB. Make sure you pay attention to this as you shop for new hardware.

-MRG